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Cape Flats Police Open Inquests into Newborn and Bag Deaths

6/26/2026

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Police opened inquest dockets for two deaths within two days on Cape Flats.
Police arrived at 8:30 a.m. on June 24 2026 at Grassy Park petrol station and found a newborn dead in a dirt bin.
Authorities urged the public to call Crime Stop 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS app anonymously.
A June 23 2026 discovery of a female body in a bag in Kewtown, Athlone also triggered an inquest docket.

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Story summary

Police opened inquest dockets for two deaths within two days on Cape Flats.
Police arrived at 8:30 a.m. on June 24 2026 at Grassy Park petrol station and found a newborn dead in a dirt bin.
Authorities urged the public to call Crime Stop 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS app anonymously.
A June 23 2026 discovery of a female body in a bag in Kewtown, Athlone also triggered an inquest docket.